LCES Updates 5/14/21: 21-22 Summer Learning, Intention Forms, Virtual Day Coming Soon, Registration & more

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It was a beautiful day for these Kindergarten students to enjoy some music and movement outdoors.


FCPS Virtual Program 2021-2022 Update

Last week, FCPS and LCES shared information regarding the 2021-22 Virtual Program.  As a reminder, only students meeting specific eligibility criteria will be granted this opportunity. A COVID-19 Health Eligibility form must be completed, including parental permission to contact the treating healthcare provider, for your child to be considered for the Virtual Program. The deadline for families to submit their COVID-19 Health Eligibility Form has been extended to Friday, May 28. (See form in other languages.)


Summer Learning at LCES

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Every FCPS elementary school will have summer learning opportunities designed to support students as they develop executive functioning skills, mathematics skills, and language arts skills. The learning will provide an opportunity for students who have been identified using various criteria.

In the coming weeks, Lees Corner school staff will contact families of students who will be invited to participate in the summer program. The total number of students that can attend will be impacted by the number of teachers available to work this summer. We are in the process of finalizing our teaching staff and will reach out very soon to these select families.

The Summer School program will start July 12, 2021 and end July 30, 2021.

For more information regarding our LCES Summer School Programs, please contact our Site Director, Ms. Kris Kang at  kkkang@fcps.edu.


Summer Learning Resources

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We are all looking forward to sunny days and summertime fun! Summer break doesn't have to mean that learning stops. 

Summer Practice Books will be mailed home to FCPS students to provide suggested activities for students to support continued learning.  Families who have opted-out of paper mailings from the division will only receive digital copies of the Summer Practice Books.  Books will be mailed home to families in early June to arrive before the last day of school, June 11, 2021.  Families will receive email communication in May about upcoming book arrival.  Digital versions of books will be emailed to the enrolling parent SIS account in PDF format the week of June 7, 2021.

  • Pre-Kindergarten students will receive one interdisciplinary Summer Practice Book.
  • Students enrolled in grades K-8 in 2020-21 will receive one Language Arts Practice Book and one Math Practice Book by course enrollment.  These books will also include information and guidance about digital tools that can be accessed by students and families to support learning throughout the summer.
  • English Learners and Special Education students may receive additional or customized books.   

More information can be accessed on the Summer Practice Books public webpage.


Student Intention Forms for the 2021-2022 School Year

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We need your help in projecting our total enrollment for next school year.  For families NOT returning to Lees Corner ES in the fall of 2021-2022, please complete and return the “Student’s Intention for the Next School Year” form by Friday, May 21st

A typed parent/guardian name on the Parent Signature line is acceptable.  Student ID Number may be left blank.  Save the completed form, attach it to an email and send to jwboddie@fcps.edu.

If you have questions, please call Jill Boddie at 703-227-3519.

Access the “Student’s Intention for the Next School Year” on the FCPS public website:

https://www.fcps.edu/registration/forms#intention-form  


June 8th is a Virtual Day

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On Tuesday, June 8th, all students in FCPS will participate in virtual instruction. There will not be any in-person instruction.

This change to the calendar was made because June 8th is an election day and many schools are polling locations. 


Kindergarten & New Student Registration

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Do you have a rising Kindergartner?   We are currently enrolling for the 2021 – 2022 school year. The student must be five by September 30, 2021 to qualify for Kindergarten. Documentation required for enrollment includes the most recent physical examination with record of immunizations, birth certificate, and proof of residency/Deed or Lease.

For more information and to start the registration process, please visit our website at https://leescorneres.fcps.edu and submit a new student registration intake form. 

Additional information is available at https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration.

We would appreciate your assistance in sharing this information with neighbors who have preschool children or who are new to the area.  Please encourage them to visit our website or contact our Registrar, Jill Boddie for enrollment information. She can be reached at 703-227-3519 or jwboddie@fcps.edu.


SOL Testing Continues

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SOL testing is continuing for students in grades 3, 4, 5, and 6.

Virtual students will test on Mondays as listed below: 

Monday, May 17th--5th and 6th grade Math

Monday, May 24th--3rd and 4th Math; 5th grade Science

Virtual students should arrive at school between 8:45--8:55 a.m. so testing may begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. Pickup time has been moved up to 11:00 AM because students are finishing the tests much quicker than expected. Please use the Kiss and Ride loop for both drop off and pick up. The front parking lot is used for buses.

Students will be offered a breakfast before testing begins. Students may bring a snack, and a water bottle is highly recommended. Water fountains are not being used for drinking at this time.

In-person students will test on a day when they are in school.

The remote tests have been paused until further notice.


SACC for the 2021-2022 School Year

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We have great news to share! SACC (School Age Child Care) will be open to provide before and after school services for the 2021-22 School Year.  The SACC program is currently assessing center capacities based on health and safety protocols. More information for the 2021-22 School Year program will be available by June 15 on the SACC website.  Families who were previously enrolled will be contacted to determine their need for services.


Library Curbside Pickup

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Attention! Curbside pickup will take place from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM on the following dates:

May 17th

May 24th

PLEASE NOTE: ALL LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE May 28th!


Returning Five Days in the Fall

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This week, the Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) put out a statement supporting FCPS’ model of five days of in-person instruction for all students this fall.

This endorsement by a highly respected group of pediatricians validates our belief that in-person learning is best for children. The AAP also believes that virtual instruction should be utilized only when necessary as a result of a documented health or medical need and in consultation with a child’s physician or medical team.

FCPS virtual learning in the fall will be limited to students with documented COVID-19 related health/medical needs. For more information about the virtual program for School Year 2021-22, visit the virtual program webpage or view the news release.


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